Are you searching for the best place to live in Costa Blanca? If you're looking for prestige, look no further. Las Colinas Golf & Country Club in Dehesa de Campoamor, Orihuela Costa has the no. 1 address in this part of the country. Set on a valley covering more than 330 hectares of land filled with lemon and orange trees growing on hilly terrain, this exclusive luxury resort is accessible only through an entrance canyon. Las Colinas means the “hills” in Spanish. A perfect way to describe this urbanization that holds the titles to “Europe's Leading Resort Villas 2020”, “Spain's Leading Villa Resort 2020”, and “Spain's Best Golf Course 2020”. Find out what you should know to have an address in Spain's leading golf community.

1. Location

Situated 11 km inland from Dehesa de Campoamor via route CV-941 and N-332, in the southern part of Costa Blanca, the luxurious resort is surrounded by a nature reserve, Mediterranean forest, and citrus orchards. This secluded and tranquil setting offers a unique blend of luxury living - harmony with nature combined with access to the comforts of world-class service.

Known for its magnificent 18-hole championship golf course, considered the best in Spain, this luxurious golf community also has its own private beachfront at Dehesa Campoamor. The strip is also home to the famous blue beaches of Costa Blanca.

The resort is accessible not only to the best beaches in the region but also to two international airports along with other attractions found in this part of Spain. The road network makes driving to the main destinations efficient and comfortable. Murcia International Airport and Alicante Airport are both 40 min. away.

2. Security

This premium golf community is gated with 24-hour security and offers a beautiful selection of modern luxury apartments and golf villas. The golf homes are distributed into more than 20 residential zones spread across the valley. Each golf community has its private access and security system in place.

3. Homes

Golf communities Las Colinas is a high-class development that offers luxury living in Spain. The development adopted sustainable development and environmental protection measures drawn up by the Polytechnic University of Valencia. This considered the noise, and light and incorporates 200,000 sqm. of natural territory into the design. The result is a low-density housing development with the more green area than the built area.

The golf homes are spread out in clusters creating multiple private golf communities. Buying a golf home in Las Colinas consist of luxury apartments, semi-detached villas, detached villas, and bespoke villas on large private plots in different price classes. The luxury apartments and golf villas afford large terraces and open spaces facing the golf course or the Mediterranean pine forest. Buying a golf home in Las Colinas comes in 2 and 3-bedroom luxury apartments and penthouses with prices ranging from 235,000 to 750,00 euros. The golf villas come in 3, 3, 4, and 4 and 5-bedroom villas priced anywhere from 400,000 to 3.35M euros.

4. Weather

Costa Blanca along with Costa Calida offers the best and healthiest climate in the world as declared by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Las Colinas located in Dehesa Campoamor in Orihuela, Valencia along the Costa Blanca area has a hot semi-arid climate. It has good weather with a pleasant average temperature of 18.2°C (64.7°F) and very minimal rainfall all year long. In Las Colinas, the average annual high temperature is 26.9°C (80.5°F) and the average low is a cool 10.1°C (50.2°F). The warmest month of the year is August with a maximum temperature reading of 33.1°C (91.7°F). The coldest month is January with a low-temperature reading of 5°C (41°F). The rainfall in a year is around 283mm (11.1 inches). The driest month is July with 3mm (0.1 inches) of rainfall. In September, the precipitation reaches its peak with an average of 39mm (1.5 inches). On average, the sun shines 300 days a year in Las Colinas.

5. Golf Course

Judged as Spain's Best Golf Course for 2020, this golf course has been reaping awards since 2015. This 18-hole championship course was designed by Cabell B. Robinson, the distinguished American golf course architect who also designed the famous golf courses of La Reserva in Sotogrande, Finca Cortesin in Costa del Sol, Praia d'El Rey in Portugal, and Royal Golf d'Evian in France. It is professionally managed by Troon Golf, responsible for the maintenance and management of this upscale facility.

A par 71 course with a total yardage of 6,733 yards, the design skillfully makes use of the natural landscape. The course meanders through the hills, valleys, and a handful of lakes. The length does not overwhelm and can be played even without using a driver. Accuracy and distance are the keys to navigating the fairways. The wide fairways and the large greens provide the flexibility that makes it suitable for professional competitions. Overall, the course is not complicated but fun and challenging even for experienced players.

Facilities are also available to hone your skills. A driving range with a natural grass hitting area, a large putting green, and a short game area designed by Miguel Angel Jimenez, where you can practice a variety of shots.

The club has a Golf Academy headed by a PGA Professional that can provide top-quality coaching to golfers of all ages and abilities. The training makes use of a Trackman 3D ball and club tracking technology to analyze and improve the swing.

6. Membership

The club is open to non-members. Visitors are welcome to make a booking anytime at the club. During the summers and high season, the visitor may take advantage of the reduced Green Fee Twilight which begins at 1600 hrs.

7. Clubhouse & Amenities

The clubhouse hosts 2 elegant restaurants that offer a gourmet delight fit for a king. The UNiK Café offers an elaborate menu of international cuisine with a Mediterranean twist. While Umawa Restaurant serves Japanese cuisine that fuses the best Mediterranean products to create a unique taste. Both restaurants offer drinks, a complete snack and main menu, or the option of more formal dining with private seating. Both restaurants are overseen by a celebrated chef.

The restaurants also offer a commanding view of the golf course. With UNiK Café's terrace positioned over the lake at Hole 18.

The Pro-shop is also located at the clubhouse together with the rental shop for clubs, trolleys, electro-trolleys, and electro-carts.

8. Home Owners Association and Fees

Luxurious living comes with a price. Buying a golf home in Las Colina's fees for residential complexes like a luxury apartment will pay for common services such as pool cleaning and repairs, garden maintenance, cleaning of communal areas in the blocks, building maintenance, communal water for the gardens & pool, plus electricity for block lighting and gardens. Other expenses would be the security and general upkeep of the resort excluding the golf course. The fees are based on the property size or square meter contribution. As a rough guide, the range is around 90 to 350 euros per month for a 2 bedroom luxury apartment to a 5 bedroom golf villa.

Government fees to consider are the IBI (Suma or property tax) which is paid annually (A 100 sqm. home is approximately 300 euros per year.) and the Resident or Non-Resident Tax or IRNR, payable each year and per person.

Additional fees to consider are the insurance and utility charges for gas, electricity, and water and key holder fees. The keyholder looks after your property and does general maintenance in case you decide to use it as a vacation home.

9. Other Sports Facilities

Buying a golf home in Las Colinas also offers additional facilities for the benefit of its homeowners. A new fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art exercise machines and weights complemented by an indoor swimming pool is available. There are also playgrounds, a multi-sport court, 3 tennis courts (including a grass court), and 3 paddle courts at the Racquet Club. The Racquet Club has an academy with professional instructions that caters to children and teenagers. Hiking and bicycle sports for both off-road and country roads are also a fun way to enjoy the sprawling land area along with the surrounding nature reserve.

If you would like to spend time at the beach, Las Colinas has its private beach base at the seafront of La Glea Beach in Campoamor. It has changing rooms, a children's pool, a large infinity pool, and a private car park. There is also a complimentary shuttle service available for use by homeowners.

After a long day, pamper your body at the wellness and spa center for complete body treatment and therapy services.

10. Dining Options

Las Colinas offers premium gastronomic fare for its guests and residents. The UNiK Café and the Umawa Restaurant are both located at the clubhouse serving a unique fare of international and Japanese dishes mixed with Mediterranean flavor. And for those wanting to savor the taste of authentic and traditional Italian cuisine, the il Palco, a brand new Italian restaurant has just opened.

For residents wishing to enjoy their home-cooked fare, Las Colinas has a mini-supermarket inside the development to service their needs. A perfect choice indeed for executives, young couples, active families, over 55s' and retirees who would like to make a perfect home in this exclusive abode.

In summary, Las Colinas prides itself as an exclusive luxury golf community in the sunny paradise of Costa Blanca. This place is for the elite who enjoys the prestige of living in the best place Spain can offer. A place where one can enjoy the serenity of the countryside with the availability of high-end service.

Images courtesy of: Las Colinas Golf Real Estate, Torrevieja